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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.44, 5,868.36 and 2,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.44, 5,868.36 and 2,389.44 is: 3,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.44 : 5,868.36 = 2,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.44/5,868.36 = 2,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.44x = 5,868.36 × 2,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.44x = 14,022,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,094.12/4,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.42

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